2005 Coachmen Mirada recalls and problems

The 2005 Coachmen Mirada has 3 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Coachmen dealer.

Recalls
3
Complaints
3
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2005 Coachmen Mirada vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2005 Coachmen Mirada recalls

Recall 08V-639: Equipment

Reported Dec 4, 2008 · 13,662 vehicles affected · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC

Problem: Coachmen is recalling 13,662 my 2002-2008 motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with glass shower doors and manufactured from june 15, 2001 thorugh august 6, 2007. When pressure is applied to the towel bar on the glass shower door, the edge of the bar may contact the glass.

Risk: Glass breakage may occur which could cause personal injury.

Fix: Owners will be provided with new mounting hardware for the towel bar and installation instructions. If an owner is not comfortable replacing the hardware themselves, a dealer will install the hardware at no cost to them. The recall is expected to begin on or about december 19, 2008. Owners may contact coachmen at 1-574-825-5821.

Recall 08V-279: Equipment

Reported Jun 25, 2008 · 37,293 vehicles affected · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC

Problem: Coachmen is recalling 37,293 motorhomes and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (Gas flame) is present.

Risk: Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.

Fix: Coachmen is working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (Please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or coachmen at 574-825-5821.

Recall 05V-092: Trailer Hitches

Reported Mar 17, 2005 · 251 vehicles affected · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC

Problem: On certain class a motor homes, the rear hitch attachment brackets that connect the hitch assembly to the chassis frame may crack at the 90 degree bend.

Risk: If this were to occur, a complete separation of the hitch assembly from the chassis could occur, resulting in a crash due to a loss of control of the towed vehicle or trailer.

Fix: Dealers will repair the hitch assembly attachment brackets free of charge. The recall began on march 24, 2005. Owners may contact coachmen at 1-800-453-6064.

2005 Coachmen Mirada problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Trailer Hitches1
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility1
Structure1
Equipment1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 34,568 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2005 Coachmen Mirada complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Equipment · at 27,000 miles · reported Jul 20, 2018
Faulty hitch installation - the bracket used to install hitch to frame by manufacturer was not sufficient. While towing a trailer within load/towing recommendations it tore the steel bracket, which almost LED to loss of towed trailer. See photos.
Structure · at 34,568 miles · reported Jul 20, 2014
I drove my class a motorhome up my driveway after dumping my grey water tank. I went to exit through the only door and it would not open no matter what I did. I had to crawl out of a window to get out nearly injuring myself. It has been 6 hours and I have repeatedly tried to open the door from the outside and it will not open. Had there been a fire or emergency it would have been a real problem. I believe it is a trimark lock.
Trailer Hitches · reported May 30, 2013
Reference: report receipt date: mar 17, 2005 NHTSA campaign number: 05v092000 component(S): trailer hitches I purchased a used coachmen mirada motorhome on april 23, 2013. After picking up the motorhome, I checked for recalls and found that there was one on the "hitch bracket assembly". In contacting the dealer I was informed that the recall had been completed and that I could call coachmen for confirmation. When I called coachmen they stated that they had not talked to anyone at the dealer and could not confirm if my unit had been checked and/or repaired. They stated that forest river rv…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Coachmen Mirada have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2005 Coachmen Mirada: 08V-639 (equipment), 08V-279 (equipment), 05V-092 (trailer hitches). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Coachmen Mirada?

Owners report trailer hitches problems most often (1 reports), followed by equipment adaptive/mobility (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 34,568 miles.

Are Coachmen recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Coachmen dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.